The Ultra Distance Blog

Caffeine is one of the most consumed substances in the world for its taste, but also for its effects on our organism. It can be found in many products but it is mainly consumed through coffee; a beverage that can be found in almost every restaurant, bar, and kitchen. Known for its stimulating effects, caffeine is widely used in the field of sport.

In a 50g Näak bar there is 4-8g of unsaturated fat, and only 1-2g of saturated fat. But why do we need lipids? Read on to understand how they work and how they affect our organism.

Along with protein and carbohydrates, lipids belong to the macronutrient family. They are mainly composed of three different atoms: carbon (C), oxygen (O) and hydrogen (H). The lipid family includes triglycerides, sterols and phospholipids.

What you eat while you race is just as important as how you’re training. Looking for a race-day fuel to get better results for your next IRONMAN? You’ve come to the right place.Here are our top 7 sport nutrition products that are being used by professional triathletes on the IRONMAN distance.

Now more than ever, reducing consumer waste is essential to save our planet. Alternative and ecological solutions to limit our environmental impact are popping up all over the place, and we had the chance to meet some of the people behind these solutions at the Montreal Zero Waste Festival.

Cricket powder is very interesting both in terms of macronutrients (carbohydrates, lipids, protein, fibre) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), as previously mentioned in the article comparing crickets and beef. Cricket should be part of an ultra sport nutrition. But why is cricket a superfood? Read this article to find out!

Bart Rolet is an elite triathlete who finished 3 times in less than 10 hours at the World IRONMAN Championship in Hawaii and was third Quebecois during his last participation in 2015. Bart is also known to be the head coach of Bart Coaching. Over the past five years, Bart has led more than 200 triathletes toward their goals, from sprint to full IRONMAN distance.

As we all know, it is important to hydrate during a prolonged physical effort. Besides, you've probably heard about and the fluid and electrolyte balance. Maintaining a balance will help ultra endurance athletes to perform better! But do you know what they really are and what they are used for?

Insects can be considered as an adequate and healthy alternative to so-called "traditional" protein sources such as meat, legumes or milk. In this article, we will be looking at the different nutritional intakes offered by cricket powder compared to cow’s milk in terms of protein content.

Our planet is currently going through a social and ecological crisis that is not gonna end unless we change our lifestyles and especially our diet.It is widely known that the world's population will exceed 9 billion by 2050. According to FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations), food production will need to be doubled to meet the growing demand in food, and especially in animal protein. But can our planet meet these needs? What if we could find an alternative to traditional animal protein?

"How about eating a steak for dinner? And why not a cricket steak for a change?" Imagine that you are in a restaurant... a special restaurant. On the menu, you can choose between the classic beef steak, but also, a cricket steak. What would be the advantages of choosing crickets rather than beef?

Protein is one of the three macronutrients needed in our everyday diet, along with fats and carbohydrates. The sources of proteins in our diet are varied: meat, fish and other seafood, vegetables, dairy products, and also, insects!

A few months ago, we were selected to be on the television show "Dans l'oeil du dragon", which aired on Monday, April 17, at 8pm on Radio Canada.

We are triathletes, we come from Montreal, and together we co-founded Näak (a company that makes innovative energy bars made with the most efficient and eco-responsible protein on the planet: cricket protein).